New Delhi, July 1 -- India's retail real estate market is set to see gradual improvement in quality space availability, even as supply constraints persist in the near term, according to Cushman & Wakefield's Q2 Retail Market Beat Report. A robust supply pipeline of 12.7 MSF slated for delivery between 2026 and 2028 is expected to support occupier expansion plans over the medium term, with about 1.6 MSF expected in H2 2026. Delhi NCR is projected to account for more than half of the upcoming supply, followed by Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad.

"Looking ahead, the gradual addition of new supply combined with sustained consumption growth is expected to improve market availability of quality retail space and create fresh expansion ...